Respiratory System
This gas is taken into the lungs when we breathe in.
Oxygen
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
The heart
This is the control centre of the nervous system.
The Brain
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
In Harry Potter, this sport is played on flying broomsticks.
Quidditch
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
These carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
These cells transmit messages as electrical signals.
Neurons
This part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat.
Brainstem/medulla
In Marvel’s Avengers, this superhero can lift Thor’s hammer and has a shield.
Captain America
This muscle contracts and relaxes to help your lungs expand and deflate when you breathe.
The diaphragm
This is the largest artery in the body.
Aorta
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.
The Central Nervous System
This part of the brain is responsible for memory, learning, and thinking.
The Cerebrum
This video game features a battle royale where the last player standing wins, often building structures.
Fortnite
The respiratory system works closely with this system to deliver oxygen to the body.
The Circulatory System
Red blood cells contain this molecule that carries oxygen.
Haemoglobin
Reflex actions are controlled by this part of the body, not the brain.
The Spinal cord
This lobe of the brain is involved in decision-making and problem-solving.
Frontal lobe
In Stranger Things, this girl has telekinetic powers and loves Eggo waffles.
Eleven
Name the pathway air takes to reach the alveoli (in order).
Nose/mouth → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli?
Trace the pathway of blood through the heart, starting at the right atrium.
right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body
Name the two main types of neurons.
Sensory and motor neurons
This hemisphere of the brain is usually associated with creativity and artistic ability.
The right hemisphere
This K-pop group, known for songs like “Dynamite” and “Butter,” has fans called ARMY.